Legal Assistant

Provide administrative support for a real estate attorney, including editing legal documents, managing schedules, preparing correspondence, and handling client communications and property management administrative support.

- Edit documents such as leases, purchase and sale agreements, correspondence, and corporate records.

- Maintain client files and track important deadlines, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and properly organized.

- Manage client intake, including gathering initial information and documentation.

- Assist with filing or recording documents with state governments and local agencies.

- Perform other administrative tasks as needed, including answering phones, managing emails, and ordering office supplies.

Qualifications:

- Must have high proficiency in Microsoft Word (editing and formatting legal documents, preparing formal letters, etc.)

- Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary or office assistant, preferably in a business law environment.

- Experience editing pdfs (adobe acrobat or similar program)

- Preferred high proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.

- Preferred familiarity with legal research tools and case management software (ex. Lexus Nexus).

- Knowledge of legal and real estate terminology.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Basic banking, bill paying and bookkeeping knowledge.

- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is an in-person job only.

Pay is negotiable based on experience.